Sessional Lecturer - VIS203H1F - Time-Based Installation l

University Of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 9,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for a studio course examining time-based art forms, including audio and video installation and interactive performance. The role includes preparing and delivering course material and assessing student work, requiring an MA or MFA and notable exhibition history.

Qualifications

• MA or MFA required with previous teaching experience.
• Strong exhibition history and currently exhibiting artist.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and delivery of course material.
• Managing digital teaching materials and supervision of assistants.
• Marking of student work and submission of grades.

Skills

Teaching experience

Exhibition history

Digital media

Computational art

Artist’s moving image

Education

MA or MFA (or equivalent graduate degree)

Job description

Date Posted:
07/16/2025
Req ID: 44205
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Architecture,Landscape&Design
Department: Daniels Faculty of Arch., Land & Design
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

A studio course examining the particular properties of various time-based art forms, including audio and audio installation, video and video installation, interactive performance and other time-based media used by artists. Readings, gallery visits and screenings and presentations provide background to these art practices. Students produce projects responding to assignments.

Estimated Course Enrollment: 20

Estimated TA support: N/A

Class Schedule: TBD

Dates of Appointment: September 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Salary:

$9,820.70 for Sessional Lecturer I ($10,510.04 for SLI Long Term);

$10,510.04 for Sessional Lecturer II ($10,760.28 for SLII Long Term);

$10,760.28 for Sessional Lecturer III ($11,030.36 for SLIII Long Term), inclusive of vacation pay

Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail

Minimum Qualifications - MA or MFA (or equivalent graduate degree) required with previous teaching experience. Strong exhibition history and currently exhibiting artist showing digital media, computational, and/or artist’s moving image art. Applicants may be asked to supply references.

Preferred Qualifications - Internationally recognized practice.

Duties - Preparation and delivery of course material; managing digital teaching materials, supervision of teaching assistants; preparation and delivery of assignments, tests, final examinations and deferred final examinations; marking of student work, submission of grades, dealing with student enquiries, appeals and petitions and student contact hours.

Closing Date:08/06/2025, 11:59PM EDT





This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.







It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.







Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.







Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.